Outdoors Expo

CPW Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar​?​​

Outdoors Expo

CPW Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts. See our current events below.

Are you looking for a Hunter Education Course, Boating Safety Course, Clinic, or Seminar​?​​

Bullsnake, Wayne D. Lewis

May

23

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Snakes with Bob Kennemer

Friday, May 23

Lathrop State Park

Join naturalist, Bob Kennemer for an engaging presentation on snakes.
Bullsnake, Wayne D. Lewis

May

23

Snakes with Bob Kennemer

Friday, May 23

Lathrop State Park

Join naturalist, Bob Kennemer for an engaging presentation on snakes.

May

24

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Life Jackets Save Lives

Saturday, May 24

Lathrop State Park

When the unexpected happens, your life jacket is the difference between going down and going home.

May

24

Life Jackets Save Lives

Saturday, May 24

Lathrop State Park

When the unexpected happens, your life jacket is the difference between going down and going home.

May

24

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Raptors of Lathrop

Saturday, May 24

Lathrop State Park

Learn about the raptors of Lathrop State Park and the important role these keystone predators play.

May

24

Raptors of Lathrop

Saturday, May 24

Lathrop State Park

Learn about the raptors of Lathrop State Park and the important role these keystone predators play.
bird watching survey

May

25

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Guided Bird Walk

Sunday, May 25

Lathrop State Park

Join us for a fun and relaxing birdwatching experience!
bird watching survey

May

25

Guided Bird Walk

Sunday, May 25

Lathrop State Park

Join us for a fun and relaxing birdwatching experience!
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

May

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Junior Ranger Walk

Monday, May 26

Lathrop State Park

Earn your Junior Ranger badge as we walk along the Hogback Trail and learn about Leave No Trace.
Four children around a bench with their hands raised, facing a CPW volunteer. They are taking the Junior Ranger oath.

May

26

Junior Ranger Walk

Monday, May 26

Lathrop State Park

Earn your Junior Ranger badge as we walk along the Hogback Trail and learn about Leave No Trace.
House Finch, Wayne D Lewis, CPW.

Jun

4

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Birding Hike - Weekday

Wednesday, June 4

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding hike in the park.  This walk is to introduce park visitors and all birders at all levels to the park's birds and all other natural wonders you might encounter. Registration is encouraged , but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so.
House Finch, Wayne D Lewis, CPW.

Jun

4

Birding Hike - Weekday

Wednesday, June 4

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding hike in the park.  This walk is to introduce park visitors and all birders at all levels to the park's birds and all other natural wonders you might encounter. Registration is encouraged , but if you want to join us last minute please feel free to do so.

Jun

7

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Carp Fishing Tournament - Bow and Rod

Saturday, June 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of fishing, help reduce invasive species and win cash prices. Carp Fishing Tournament Bow and Rod at Barr Lake.&nbsp;Fishing from&nbsp;the Shoreline or&nbsp;Boat. Cash Prices.&nbsp;&nbsp; "<strong>Registration Required - Limited Number of Registrations."</strong> <strong>"35 boat limit registrations and 40 fishing from shore limit registrations</strong>."&nbsp; Only carp are weighted and counted. Must have a Colorado fishing license. Prizes: Boat with most carp - $1,000. Most carp caught from shore - $500. Largest overall carp - $250. Youth largest carp - $250. Smallest overall carp - $100. All carp will be composted.<strong>Register on-line</strong> and pay entry fee at the check-in table by the boat ramp. Entry fee required at the check-in table by the boat ramp. $10.00 Adult Entry Fee, and $5.00 Youth Entry Fee.

Jun

7

Carp Fishing Tournament - Bow and Rod

Saturday, June 7

Barr Lake State Park

Join us for a fun day of fishing, help reduce invasive species and win cash prices. Carp Fishing Tournament Bow and Rod at Barr Lake.&nbsp;Fishing from&nbsp;the Shoreline or&nbsp;Boat. Cash Prices.&nbsp;&nbsp; "<strong>Registration Required - Limited Number of Registrations."</strong> <strong>"35 boat limit registrations and 40 fishing from shore limit registrations</strong>."&nbsp; Only carp are weighted and counted. Must have a Colorado fishing license. Prizes: Boat with most carp - $1,000. Most carp caught from shore - $500. Largest overall carp - $250. Youth largest carp - $250. Smallest overall carp - $100. All carp will be composted.<strong>Register on-line</strong> and pay entry fee at the check-in table by the boat ramp. Entry fee required at the check-in table by the boat ramp. $10.00 Adult Entry Fee, and $5.00 Youth Entry Fee.

Jun

11

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Full Moon Hike

Wednesday, June 11

Barr Lake State Park

Explore Barr Lake at dusk! Envision yourself taking a short brisk evening walk with a Park Naturalist. Moon walk programs are designed for adults and families with children age 6 and up. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and will hike up to 3 miles.

Jun

11

Full Moon Hike

Wednesday, June 11

Barr Lake State Park

Explore Barr Lake at dusk! Envision yourself taking a short brisk evening walk with a Park Naturalist. Moon walk programs are designed for adults and families with children age 6 and up. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and will hike up to 3 miles.
Kids making crafts at state park event

Jun

26

Registration Required:

Please register for this event.

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, June 26

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack! Each month will feature a different nature themed program, come and learn about our natural world in a fun and dynamic way. Spots are limited. Please only register the child.
Kids making crafts at state park event

Jun

26

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, June 26

Barr Lake State Park

Join us at Barr Lake's Nature Center for a story time program, including a craft, activity, and a snack! Each month will feature a different nature themed program, come and learn about our natural world in a fun and dynamic way. Spots are limited. Please only register the child.